Don't get me wrong Richard knows how to build an awesome link set up (I've driven zero so can vouch for how capable that thing is!) as do quite a few others in the UK but if you want to build something yourself then the best place to research is on US sites as there is a wealth of knowledge on them.
Plus if you can get a kit car or a mini through an IVA test then there is no reason that you could not get a linked and coiled SJ through one. Yes there are lots of silly niggly things that need to be adhered to but it's anything but impossible!
Cheers Anton, mine is far from finished yet. It might get coiled eventually but then I might just build a buggy from scratch after the LWB and LJ80 is done.
Springs vs coilovers swap
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Agreed.ROBBIE wrote:Just seams a shame that such a professional build couldn't be road legal. Especially when you see some of the death traps that people have bodged together driving around with mots
Couldn't agree more - for a start, air suspension is a serious drool moment for me, and no-one in the world knows air suspension like the 'mericans...ScottieJ wrote:Don't get me wrong Richard knows how to build an awesome link set up (I've driven zero so can vouch for how capable that thing is!) as do quite a few others in the UK but if you want to build something yourself then the best place to research is on US sites as there is a wealth of knowledge on them.
Ah, if only I had the money...
No, you're right - far from impossible, it's just a headache that, with a bit of foresight, you won't need to worry about.ScottieJ wrote: Plus if you can get a kit car or a mini through an IVA test then there is no reason that you could not get a linked and coiled SJ through one. Yes there are lots of silly niggly things that need to be adhered to but it's anything but impossible!
My idea of using Vit trailing arms comes with this advantage - it's genuine Suzuki parts that bolt into existing Suzuki mounts (at least on the chassis side of things) and doesn't need an IVA because you're not adding to the chassis except legally allowable crossmembers.
That's not to say it's the best way, by any means - just one idea that *seems* to be fully legal.
Since when was *any* SJ "finished"????ScottieJ wrote: Cheers Anton, mine is far from finished yet. It might get coiled eventually but then I might just build a buggy from scratch after the LWB and LJ80 is done.
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Re: Springs vs coilovers swap
Don't have them road legal?!
That's the answer, if you want a full on comp truck like Paul's is it can't really be road legal, don't get me wrong it's nice to drive but it's no Bentley !!
I think 3 link is the ultimate, but only when it's done right. I have seen a lot of coil set ups and this one done by Richard Wattam in my personnel opinion is the best, this thing still has more to offer as well, as dislocating coils can be fitted.
I know people with the rocky road bolt on coil setup which all say its a death trap !! The axle steer is horrendous and the kit isn't built that well either.
Mike
That's the answer, if you want a full on comp truck like Paul's is it can't really be road legal, don't get me wrong it's nice to drive but it's no Bentley !!
I think 3 link is the ultimate, but only when it's done right. I have seen a lot of coil set ups and this one done by Richard Wattam in my personnel opinion is the best, this thing still has more to offer as well, as dislocating coils can be fitted.
I know people with the rocky road bolt on coil setup which all say its a death trap !! The axle steer is horrendous and the kit isn't built that well either.
Mike
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Had a bit of an pm chat with Rich and he doesn't see any reason why his set up wouldn't pass an IVA . So when I win the lottery I know what my first call will be
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x2 im just waiting for that day when i do win itROBBIE wrote:Had a bit of an pm chat with Rich and he doesn't see any reason why his set up wouldn't pass an IVA . So when I win the lottery I know what my first call will be
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Join the queue. I'm winning first!
Just gonna take it down there with the mission statememt "Rust free, road legal, awesome".
I'd never seen that coil build before but it is the dogs! The quality of the work is top notch. Built with pride doesn't describe it.
I'm actually quite looking forward to being able to tell people i'm running some RW gear in my Zuk.
Jordi
Just gonna take it down there with the mission statememt "Rust free, road legal, awesome".
I'd never seen that coil build before but it is the dogs! The quality of the work is top notch. Built with pride doesn't describe it.
I'm actually quite looking forward to being able to tell people i'm running some RW gear in my Zuk.
Jordi
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Re: Springs vs coilovers swap
I kid you not there is nothing he can't make or modify.
He is a genius. Forget your people who seem to think they know it all, this guy is like the top brain in this industry.
I have one of his rock buckets in mine, and It's a proper peace of kit.
All the stuff he does is very good
He is a genius. Forget your people who seem to think they know it all, this guy is like the top brain in this industry.
I have one of his rock buckets in mine, and It's a proper peace of kit.
All the stuff he does is very good